Cannabis crops seized as major drug syndicate shut down
Police have seized $60 million worth of drugs after two cannabis plantations were busted in central Queensland as part of a national drug syndicate.
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‘Intolerable situation’ in husband’s soup lacing death
A 69-year-old woman who admitted giving her husband an overdose that killed him is able to apply for parole after serving nearly three years in jail.
Mum of slain teen lives with ‘gaping hole’ in her heart
The family of murdered teenager Michelle Bright have confronted her killer in the NSW Supreme Court, calling him a "monster" who tore their lives apart.
Lawyer not guilty of wiping husband’s link to murder
Alev Rojda Oncu has been found not guilty of destroying evidence linking her husband to a murder, sighing in relief as she was dismissed from court.
Stabbed father ‘kept coming’ for man before fatal blows
Warren Toby kept coming for his daughter's partner despite being stabbed before he died on the front yard of a family Christmas gathering, a court has heard.
Accused child abuser faces court from aged care bed
An elderly accused child sexual offender has faced a Melbourne court from an aged care bed in Queensland over the historical abuse of seven boys.
‘Adult store murderer’ to be deported to New Zealand
Convicted killer Tara Gilbert will be sent to New Zealand upon his release from jail after serving 15 years of a life sentence.
Trump pleads not guilty to three new document charges
Former US president Donald Trump has entered his second not guilty plea in as many days, this time in the case surrounding his handling of classified documents.
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan arrested
Police have arrested former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan after a court sentenced him to three years in jail for illegally selling state gifts.
Lawyers denied extra $32m for pelvic mesh class action
A law firm's bid to take more than a third of a $300 million pelvic mesh class action settlement has been described as putting "lipstick on a pig".
Liberal senator sues former staffer Brittany Higgins
Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is suing former staffer Brittany Higgins over two social media posts.
Trial begins over alleged killing of country postmaster
A man is on trial accused of killing a beloved country postmaster at a service station by allegedly throwing a one-litre drink at his head and kicking him.
Man locks teen outside ‘to treat her like a dog’
A 21-year-old man who has been violent towards two partners has been told to look at turning his life around after spending more than 16 months in custody.
Qld green light for ‘game-changing’ car immobilisers
Thousands of people have joined an engine immobiliser trial, with the Queensland government hoping the thief-busting devices will be made mandatory nationwide.
Prosecutors signal they’re aiming for quick Trump trial
Legal scholars says US prosecutors are aiming for a fast trial against former president Donald Trump by not naming or charging six alleged co-conspirators.
Qld mulls next move after court overturns knife ban
Students will be allowed to carry knives in Queensland schools for genuine religious purposes after a landmark decision by the Court of Appeal.
Lawyer couldn’t live without murderer hubby, jury told
Soon after his arrest for murder, a lawyer told her husband she "couldn't do life without him" before allegedly destroying evidence linking him to the crime.
More charges laid against wedding bus crash driver
A NSW man accused of causing one of the country's worst-ever bus crashes faces 63 charges over the Hunter Valley smash that left 10 passengers dead.
Embattled operator Star fined for casino breaches
Casino operator Star Entertainment has pleaded guilty to 11 criminal charges and been fined $140,000 for illegally facilitating gambling.
Almost 200 Victorian schools facing child abuse claims
A law firm is pursuing action against multiple Victorian schools after hundreds of former students made historical abuse allegations.
Murder-accused 92 year old to be moved to prison
A 92-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his wife after a care worker reported her death to police.
Lawyer accused of hiding her husband’s link to murder
A solicitor told her husband not to do anything stupid before he committed murder and she allegedly tried to wipe CCTV footage linking him to the crime.
Calls for child abuse registry after ‘horrific’ case
Better information-sharing between jurisdictions could be introduced after a childcare worker was charged with 1623 child abuse offences.
Resort owners not liable after man urinated on workmate
The High Court has found a Queensland resort's owners are not liable after an employee took them to court over an incident in which a colleague peed on him.
Hells Angels score High Court win over anti-gang laws
The High Court has ruled against the South Australian government's move to prevent members of a bikie gang gathering at a rural property.
Dark web link to childcare worker’s 1623 abuse charges
Police have revealed details of the long, painstaking operation that led to an ex-Gold Coast childcare worker being charged with 1623 offences against children.
Beale’s bail varied so he can chase French rugby offer
Suspended Wallaby Kurtley Beale has had his bail varied awaiting trial on sexual assault allegations, so he's able to take up an offer to play rugby in France.
Hit-run victim’s family hear mum and son’s guilty pleas
The cousin of an Indigenous woman partially buried after a hit and run has stared down a mother and son in court telling them they did the wrong thing.
Mum’s flashbacks to finding autistic son murdered
Megan Mowchanuk said it was a "truly shocking scene" finding her autistic son's contorted body after he had been bludgeoned to death by their neighbour.
Trump charged after investigation into 2020 US election
Former US president Donald Trump has been indicted following an investigation into the 2020 presidential election.
Pakistan suicide bombing death toll rises to 56
The death toll from the Islamic State-claimed suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan has risen to 56.